Karsawan - Obra, Aurangabad

Karsawan is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Karsawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karsawan is 253371. The village covers a total geographical area of 628 hectares and falls under the 824121 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Karsawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Obra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karsawan

As per Census 2011, Karsawan village has a total population of 4,126 people, consisting of 2,127 males and 1,999 females. The village has 591 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 774 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,562 literate and 1,564 illiterate residents. Additionally, 619 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karsawan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,1262,1271,999
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774404370
Scheduled Castes (SC)619324295
Literate Population2,5621,4731,089
Illiterate Population1,564654910

Nearby Villages of Karsawan

Karsawan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MahthaSouth1.15 km
FatehaNorth-East1.57 km
ParariyaNorth1.69 km
PakariNorth-West1.95 km
Arazi SohraiyaSouth1.97 km
Az Rakbe SohraiyaSouth-East2.12 km
SohraiyaSouth-East2.31 km
MuradpurEast2.35 km
AdmaWest2.36 km
Kadiahi KalanWest2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karsawan

Karsawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Phesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Karsawan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karsawan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karsawan village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karsawan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karsawan village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Karsawan

Where is Karsawan located?

Karsawan village is located in Obra Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karsawan?

Karsawan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karsawan?

The pincode of Karsawan is 824121.

What is the population of Karsawan?

Karsawan has a total population of 4,126, including 2,127 males and 1,999 females.

How many households are there in Karsawan?

There are 591 households in Karsawan.

What is the literacy rate in Karsawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karsawan is 62.09%. Male literacy is 69.25% and female literacy is 54.48%.